Dental Tourism Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Service (Dental Implants, Orthodontics), By Provider (Hospitals, Dental Clinics), By Region (Europe, North America, Asia Pacific)- Global Industry Analysis, Share, Growth, Regional Outlook and Forecasts, 2023-2032

The global dental tourism market size was exhibited at USD 5.9 billion in 2022 and is projected to hit around USD 43.81 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 22.2% during the forecast period 2023 to 2032.

Key Pointers:

• Based on services, the dental implants segment held the largest revenue share of around 37.9% in 2022.
• The dentistry clinics provider segment dominated the industry in 2022 and accounted for the maximum share of 47.8% of the overall revenue.
• Asia Pacific dominated the industry in 2022 and accounted for the largest revenue share of over 45.7% 

Dental Tourism Market Report Scope

The increasing prevalence of dental abnormalities and demand for aesthetic dentistry around the world are the main factors driving the industry's growth. Long waiting periods for dental care in the home country combined with lower treatment costs and superior services abroad are also anticipated to drive the industry expansion during the forecast period. The industry is growing due to promotional strategies including the start of web ads highlighting healthcare providers' affordable offerings. Consumer interest is sparked in adopting appealing medical-tourism packages by offering undivided attention to healthcare and providing reasonable lodging, recognizing both treatment and recreational options. The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly affected the dental care economy.

Dentist practices were closed in many countries due to the strict restrictions imposed. The American Dental Association advised private and government dentists to put off elective operations in March 2020. Oral examinations, routine regular cleaning, radiography, cosmetic procedures, and orthodontic treatments without pain medication were among the procedures that were delayed, according to the ADA. The pandemic affected global and regional dental tourism as most dentist practices were canceled during the period.

For instance, a recent report published by Dental Tribune International claimed that 86% of their practices had to lay off employees due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Dental tourism is a subcategory of medical tourism and comprises travelers who seek dental care outside of their local healthcare systems. The main benefits of dental tourism include reasonable pricing for high-quality procedures, highly skilled staff, quicker treatment times, and the newest medical technology and tools. The top countries for dental tourists are Thailand, Mexico, Turkey, India, and Hungary. Mexico accounts for 25% of all dental tourists globally. Hungary serves patients from Europe, while India treats predominantly Asian patients and some U.S. nationals.

The key players have made a significant contribution to the market growth. For instance, in March 2018, the “Two Sunny Cities. One Break” campaign launched by the Israel Ministry of Tourism proved to be successful in the promotion of Tel Aviv and Jerusalem as city destinations. The ministry is further taking measures to develop other cities, mainly Arava and Negev, into tourism destinations. Various initiatives undertaken by various governments to revive the tourism sector amid the pandemic are anticipated to contribute to industry growth.

For instance, on 13th August 2020, the government of Portugal announced the launch of its travel insurance scheme for international tourists, which includes medical, surgical, hospital, and pharmaceutical expenses, amidst the COVID-19 pandemic to revive the tourism sector and ensure a safe visit for tourists. An increasing number of inbound tourists is positively influencing the market growth.

Some of the prominent players in the global dental tourism market include:

• Franco-Vietnamese Hospital
• Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd.
• Fortis Healthcare
• Clove Dental
• Medlife Group
• Raffles Medical Group
• Oris Dental Centre
• Dubai Dental Hospital
• Imperial Dental Specialist Center
• Liberty Dental Clinic
• ThantakIt International Dental Center
• ARC Dental Clinic

Dental Tourism Market Segmentation

This report forecasts revenue growth at global, regional, and country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends in each of the sub-segments from 2018 to 2032. For the purpose of this study, Nova one adviosr has segmented the global dental tourism market report based on service, provider, and region

By Service 

• Dental Implants
• Orthodontics
• Dental Cosmetics
• Others

By Providers 

• Hospitals
• Dental Clinics
• Others

By Regional 

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Latin America
• Middle East & Africa